The Wonder Of Waititi

Phoenix Talks

Kieran Foster, Harry Abbot, and Ethan Hargreaves from the Film department at De Montfort University, about writer, producer, director, and actor Taika Wititi, how his work as a New Zealand film maker has impacted his films and career, his changes to and impact on the Marvel universe stylistically, and how he brings a levity to the mundane and makes it unique.

Taika Waititi's Directorial Filmography

Eagle vs Shark (2007)

The tale of two socially awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love; through revenge on high-school bullies, burgers, and video games.

Boy (2010)

Set on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.

Thor Ragnarok (2017)

Imprisoned, the almighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization.

Other Episodes

Following our screening of Call Me By Your Name, Professor Claire Monk helps give some history around the film's ties to Merchant Ivory, its place within contemporary queer film, and her reactions to the changes made in the adaptation. (Duration 23mins)

For its 40th anniversary, Phoenix brought this restored classic back to the big screen. Associate Professor Matthew Jones shares some insights regarding the cinematic history and impact of this film, as well as how it helped revive the cinema industry of the 70s. (Duration 23mins)